XMS-989 Modification

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Hello all! I have an xms-989, purchased from strathfield almost a year ago.
I recently purchased a small 7 inch lcd tv off eBay, and i want to use my
xms-989 in my car with the tv.

I am thinking about taking it out of it's case, fitting it with new front panel
switches, mounting the display differently, stacking all the inside components
one on top of the other, and placing it in a cube-like case.

The only problem i am facing here, is the obvious fact that car cig lighter
sockets dont output 240v, and i'm not prepared to go out and buy a
12-240v inverter just for this.. :P

Instead, i am *hoping* to rig myself up a small regulator circuit, to supply
the correct voltage directly to the mainboard and dvd drive.

Which brings me to my question:
What are the output voltage/s and currents of the power supply board inside
the unit, and does anyone feel that there is anything i should take into
account while performing this modification?

If anyone owns an xms-989, has opened it, and is able to provide the
information i am needing, any help will be GREATLY appreciated.

I am quite literate when it comes to electronics, so dont be afraid to use
any 'jargon' (for lack of a better word) to explain :P

Thanks heaps in advance, to anyone who can help me out :)

[jokiin]

Have you considered a small hard drive based player instead? Something like the Mediagate MG25 might be suitable. Even if you get around the power supply issues the drive in a regular DVD player is not suitable for use while moving, assuming you were actually contemplating using it while the car was moving that is.

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I have already considered the portable hdd option,
but i've found that it's just a tad expensive, and i also want to be able to play dvd's.
I will not be using it while driving at all, it's just for when i'm sitting somewhere,
needing to waste some time :P

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Also, i really want it to be in a smaller case.. one that isn't metal,
as it keeps shocking me. haha :P thanks once again